Contributor: Elizabeth Hart

Elizabeth Hart

Executive director of Green Roof info Think-tank, Portland, Ore. She has almost 10 years' experience overseeing the development of sustainable programs.

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A recycling resurgence

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Most of the more than 8 million tons of roofing waste generated annually in the U.S. is sent to landfills. As landfill tipping fees rise, roofing contractors are recognizing the benefits of restoring roof systems or recycling roofing waste. Roof system restoration and recycling helps contractors please environmentally conscious customers and comply with mandatory landfill diversion requirements in some cities.

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